Chelle Schlader Graduates from IBA Leadership Institute

We are happy to share that Michelle (Chelle) Schlader has successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Leadership Institute on June 7, 2024.

The Bank Leadership Institute is a comprehensive program designed for bankers who wish to set higher goals and enhance their personal skills for leadership roles in banking and the community.

Twenty-five bankers from around the state of Iowa participated in the 2024 Leadership Institute. Session topics included strategic thinking, DiSC profiles, public speaking, economic development, government relations, professional presence, and coaching. In February, the class attended the IBA Management Conference, and in March, they visited the Iowa State Capitol as they learned about the IBA’s lobbying efforts.

Attendees completed five sessions, learning essential skills to help them contribute to the success of their financial institutions and their communities. The final session for the 2024 Institute included an educational workshop with speaker Coach Kevin Kush. Kevin is known for leading his Boys Town High School football team of at-risk youth to an undefeated regular season. He spoke to the group on the eight traits of a quality teammate. 

Chelle is currently the Loan Operations Supervisor at the Charles City location. She brings nearly 24 years of banking experience to the table, and four of those years are with First Security. In this role, Chelle oversees the loan operations and collections department employees. They are responsible for residential and consumer loan processing, servicing, collateral and collections systems and processes.